Abdul Carter Sends Message Amid Giants' Jersey Number Drama
Since being drafted with the No.
3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft by the New York Giants, Abdul Carter has been surrounded by jersey number storylines.Right after being drafted, Carter showed interest in the idea of wearing Lawrence Taylor's retired No.
56 jersey.
It didn't take long for Carter to completely shut down that idea.Phil Simms has since come out and shared that he would have no problem with Carter wearing his No.
11 jersey, which is also retired.Amid all of the drama surrounding what jersey number he's going to wear, Carter sent a message out in a new post on X.Damn at this point imma be out there with just my last name on my jersey, no number," he said.
"Jkjk, Its all Love.
Just wanna play Football!"Damn at this point imma be out there with just my last name on my jersey, no number Jkjk, Its all Love.
Just wanna play Football! Abdul Carter (@1NCRDB1) May 3, 2025Carter has a chance and the talent to become a legend himself.
Taylor has advised him to pick a number and make that number great rather than latching onto a retired jersey."I know he would love to wear that number, but hey, I think it's retired," Taylor said.
"Get another number.
I don't care if it's double zero, and then make it famous." Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) reacts after tackling UCLA Bruins running back Jalen Berger (0).Matthew O'Haren-Imagn ImagesLooking at Carter's college production, there is no question that he has the talent and potential to become an NFL superstar.
In the 42 games he played for Penn State, Carter racked up 172 total tackles to go along with 23 sacks, five forced fumbles, an interception, and 13 defended passes.
He also had 41 tackles for loss.Regardless of what number he wears, the young pass rusher has a chance to be something special and help lead the Giants back to the playoffs.Related: Abdul Carter Responds to Tempting Offer from Giants Legend With Just 5 Words.
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